Contributors

Anna - Founder and Natural Health Advocate

Anna’s journey is the heart behind AnnaKare — a lifelong path shaped by nature, family wisdom, and a deep trust in the body’s ability to heal.

Raised among the wild herbs and alpine meadows of Austria, Anna learned the foundations of natural healing from her grandmother, who passed down generations of knowledge about herbal remedies, and from her mother, who introduced her to homeopathy and other holistic ways of caring for oneself and family. These early influences instilled in her a lasting appreciation for healing systems that are gentle, intuitive, and grounded in nature.

While Anna holds a special connection to homeopathy, it is one of many natural modalities that continue to inform her approach to wellness. She is a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and trained in the Schuessler Cell Salt Facial Diagnosis method developed by Kurt Hickethier.

As the founder of AnnaKare, Anna is the inspiration behind many of the remedies developed by our expert team of naturopaths, homeopaths, and herbalists. Her passion for integrative wellness, her love for the outdoors, and her commitment to protecting the natural world continue to shape everything we do.

Danielle - Health and Wellness Writer

Danielle L'Ami is a tea-addicted copywriter who loves to promote better health and wellness through her writing. When not weaving words together, she aspires to keep her balance on her yoga mat, her mind sharp with a good book, and her heart young with the help of her three kids.

Kathy - MS in Aromatherapy, LMT, RYT

Kathy Sadowski’s passion for botanicals began as a child, with her Grandmother showing her how to grow a variety of plants. Love was the key element to success, and plants of all varieties flourished with care and knowing what type of environmental conditions best suited their needs.

She learned that taking great care of the plants offered reciprocal benefits. Just as she helped them thrive, the plants in turn seemed more than happy to share their abundances with her. Whether it was the therapeutic benefits of enjoying their company or harvesting their nutritious food and medicinal crops.

As a Massage Therapist, Kathy learned about incorporating essential oils into her practice. There was a magical essence to the tiny bottles of plant extracts, and she wanted to learn more. She achieved a Master of Science Degree in Aromatherapy in 2017, where she was taught the safe and effective way to utilize essential oils and herbs and delved deep into scientific research about the benefits of plant extracts. She also learned that the ways our ancestors used herbs for good health has shown to be effective in modern scientific studies.

“We are interconnected with our natural environment. When we take care of Mother Earth, she returns an abundance of vibrancy into our lives.” -Kathy

Ladan - Holistic Health Practitioner

Ladan Judge has been working as Holistic Health Practitioner since 2002, providing individualized care by blending her knowledge of homeopathy, ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, and meditation. She specializes in yoga therapy and defining alternative and supplemental treatments for people suffering from cancer, heart disease, or other life-threatening ailments.

Ladan currently offers her services at East Meets West Yoga Center, Vienna, VA and at the Radiation Oncology Department of Loudoun Hospital. She is a nutritionist, E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Certified yoga instructor, and working towards her Doctorate in Vitalistic Healing through the Caduceus Institute of Classical Homeopathy. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and has worked in Engineering and Marketing for 10 years prior to beginning her yoga and health career.

Suzanne - Natural Health and Wellness Writer

Suzanne Kvilhaug is a natural health and wellness writer and social media strategist. She began her career in the health industry as a product researcher in New York City and fell in love with the huge impact natural products can have on people's health. After years of experience in the field, she has learned extensively about the benefits of a wide range of alternative and complementary therapies. She received her certification in plant-based nutrition and has become a believer in the healing power of homeopathy.